Best AM4 Motherboard For AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 5000 CPU - ASUS

Best AMD AM4 X570 B550 B450 Motherboard

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• Overclocking Records
• BIOS Ready

ASUS 500 & 400 SERIES

Dominate The Game

Teamed Power Design WiFi 6 2.5Gb Ethernet BIOS FlashBack AI Noise-Canceling MIC

*Specifications vary by model

With the AMD Socket AM4 platform, ASUS 500 and 400 series motherboards are ready for the latest AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors. ASUS X570 and B550 motherboards boast the latest connectivity features including next-gen PCI Express® 4.0 for graphics cards and storage devices. For builders looking for the best value, the B450 platform is an ideal option.

AMD Zen 3 Ready

AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series desktop processors power the most demanding games and obliterate multithreaded tasks like 3D or video rendering and software compiling. With up to 16 cores, 32 threads, boost clocks of up to 4.9GHz and up to 72MB of cache, AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series processors deliver game-changing performance.

Processor & Chipset Compatibility Chart

AMD Athlon™ Processors with Radeon Graphics Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 1000™ Series Processors Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 2000™ Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 2000™ Series Processors Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 3000™ Series Processors with Radeon™ Graphics Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 3000™ Series Processors Compatible with	AMD Ryzen 5000™ Series Processors Compatible with
X570	x	x	x	✓	✓	✓	✓
B550	x	x	x	x	x	✓	✓
B450 & X470	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	* Selective Beta BIOS update needed

Choose Your AMD Motherboard

The right motherboard is arguably the most important choice you’ll make when building a new PC. You’re not just choosing a circuit board to plug your components into: the motherboard hardware and software will define the quality of your PC experience throughout the lifespan of your build. ASUS engineers and designers have developed more than 30 AM4 motherboards across the X570, B550 and B450 platforms to give you a wide range of options to choose from. Each model features intuitive firmware, best-in-class fan control and powerful Windows-based software to ensure that your system performs optimally.

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ASUS X570 series motherboards are perfect for overclockers and enthusiasts who demand the very best from the AMD Socket AM4 platform. Supporting the latest AMD Zen 3 processors, and boasting PCIe® 4.0 connectivity and loads of ports and slots, X570 series motherboards allow users to create feature-rich builds with a clear upgrade path for the future.

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO

The AMD X570 platform is renowned as the preferred choice for enthusiast PC builders. ROG motherboards such as Crosshair VIII Formula, Hero and Impact tap into the extensive I/O capabilities of the X570 chipset to enable even demanding users. The new Crosshair VIII Dark Hero sets the stage for the latest Zen 3 processors, boasting a fully passive cooling design with TI 90-amp power stages.

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ASUS B550 series motherboards provide all the essentials for users who are looking for overclocking control and memory performance from the latest AMD Zen 3 processors. B550 motherboards feature a robust power solution that’s nearly on par with higher-end X570 motherboards, along with the latest PCIe 4.0 connectivity. Although it offers fewer slots than the X570, it’s a great option for users seeking the latest PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectivity for storage and graphics.

ROG Strix B550-F Gaming & TUF Gaming B550M-Plus

ROG Strix B550-F Gaming leads the pack with cutting-edge features such as efficient VRM cooling, enhanced audio, Intel Ethernet and WiFi 6 connectivity. TUF Gaming B550M-Plus, on the other hand, combines game-ready features with ultimate reliability. Both motherboards feature AI Noise-Canceling Microphone technology that filters out background noises such as keyboard clacking, mouse clicks, or ambient sounds to ensure teammates can hear you clearly.

Learn more about other ASUS B550 motherboards

Equips creative professionals with powerful hardware and software tools to accelerate their workflows. Featuring comprehensive, efficient cooling and lightning-fast connectivity, this board maximizes the computing power of the latest AMD Ryzen processors to let you create faster and get more done.

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ASUS B450 II series motherboards are ideal for users looking for a cost-effective solution. B450 II motherboards offer an optimized VRM design and comprehensive cooling to ensure stable performance across a wide range of AM4 Socket processors, and they also support the popular 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors and future Zen 3 offerings*. *Support for AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors to commence in January 2021.

ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II & TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II

ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II and TUF B450-Plus II deliver all the essentials needed for a well-balanced build. Capable of handling the latest 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors, these motherboards provide amped-up power delivery, with an optimized thermal design and dual M.2 slots. High-capacity firmware chips provide the broadest possible Ryzen support, and the convenient BIOS FlashBack™ enables easy firmware upgrades.

Learn more about other ASUS B450 motherboards

Overclocking Records

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO

• 11002MHz

  Geekbench4 Single Core World Record

  with Ryzen5 5950X

• 118010MHz

  Geekbench3 Multi Core World Record

  with Ryzen5 5950X

• 6809cb

  Cinebench R15

  with Ryzen5 5950X

• 207.548fps

  HWBOT x265 1080p

  with Ryzen5 5950X

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT

• 6036 MHz

  DDR4 Memory Frequency World Record

  with Ryzen 5 3600X

• 6437 MHz

  CPU Frequency

  with Ryzen 5 3600

• 34s331ms

  wPrime- 1024

  with Ryzen 7 3900XT

• 58439 pts

  Geekbench 3 Multi core

  with Ryzen 7 3800XT

ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA

• 5692 MHz

  CPU Frequency

  with Ryzen 7 3900X

ROG STRIX B550-I Gaming

• 6666 MHz

  DDR4 Memory Frequency World Record

  with Ryzen 7 4700GE

• 6027 MHz

  CPU Frequency

  with Ryzen 5 3600

READY FOR AMD® RYZEN™ ZEN 3

BIOS updates enabling support for AMD® Ryzen™ Zen 3 processors are now available for all ASUS 500 and 400 series motherboards. The UEFI BIOS updates are available on the respective motherboard support pages, and can be accessed via the ASUS Support website at https://www.asus.com/support.

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AMD GAMING PC

The latest AMD Ryzen™ processors deliver incredible performance and are compatible with both AMD 400 and 500 Series chipsets, making it a great time to build an AMD PC. Whether you’re an overclocker, enthusiast, gamer, or content creator, there’s a wide range of ASUS X570, B550 and B450 motherboards to suit your needs.ASUS is showcasing some of the best builds in various form factors and themes to inspire you to plan your own. If you don’t know where to start, click on the build guide and tutorial. If you’d like to learn more about AMD processor compatibility and chipset support, go to the information page to learn more about AM4 and Ryzen.

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Get Inspired

The new Crosshair VIII Impact + Lian Li TU150 + Strix 5700XT

Asus ROG Strix B550 A Gaming White

ROG Strix B550-I Gaming Mini ITX

Mods by Ben Q x ROG X570-E gaming Collab

Mods by BenQ- ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

Snef Computer Design- ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero

Snef Computer Design- ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming

JJ- TUF Gaming B450-Plus

Xtian C- ROG Strix X570-E Gaming

Snef Computer Design- ROG Crosshair VIII Impact

Mods by BenQ- ROG Strix B550-A Gaming

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Participate in the Build Your ASUS x AMD Gaming PC campaign by sharing your build plan or pictures of your PC. Participation makes you eligible to win latest AMD motherboards, graphic cards and the latest AMD Ryzen 9 processor autographed by Lisa Su.

Prize:

ROG Crosshair VIII Dark HeroLisa Su autographed AMD Ryzen 9 5950X CPU

ROG Strix B550-XE Gaming WIFI

TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S

TUF RX6800-O16G GAMING

ROG STRIX LC 360 or 240 RGB

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Select Your Components

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  Power Supply Units

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  Routers

• Series	Selection	Where to buy
  X570	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA	Buy
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO (WI-FI)	Buy
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO	Buy
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO	Buy
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT	Buy
  	ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING	Buy
  	ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING	Buy
  	ROG STRIX X570-I GAMING	Buy
  	TUF GAMING X570-PRO (WI-FI)	Buy
  	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WI-FI)	Buy
  	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS	Buy
  	PRIME X570-PRO	Buy
  	PRIME X570-P	Buy
  	Pro WS X570-ACE	Buy
  B550	ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING WIFI	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B550-I GAMING	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI)	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II	Buy
  	ProArt B550-CREATOR	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (WI-FI)	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B550-PLUS	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WI-FI)	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS	Buy
  	PRIME B550-PLUS	Buy
  	PRIME B550M-A (WI-FI)	Buy
  	PRIME B550M-A	Learn More
  	PRIME B550M-K	Buy
  B450	ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II	Buy
  	ROG STRIX B450-I GAMING	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II	Buy
  	TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II	Buy
  	TUF Gaming B450M Pro-S	Buy
  	PRIME B450M-A II	Buy

  ASUS X570 B550 B450 Motherboards

• Series	Selection	Where to buy
  ROG Strix	ROG-STRIX-LC-RX6800XT-O16G-GAMING	Learn More
  	ROG-STRIX-RX6800-O16G-GAMING	Learn More
  TUF Gaming	TUF-RX6800XT-O16G-GAMING	Learn More
  	TUF-RX6800-O16G-GAMING	Learn More
  Reference	RX6800XT-16G	Learn More
  	RX6800-16G	Learn More
  	RX6900XT-16G	Learn More

  ASUS Radeon RX-6800 Series

• Series	Selection	Where to buy
  ROG	ROG RYUJIN 360	Buy
  	ROG RYUJIN 240	Buy
  	ROG RYUO 240	Buy
  	ROG RYUO 120	Buy
  ROG Strix	ROG STRIX LC 360 RGB WHITE EDITION	Buy
  	ROG STRIX LC 360 RGB	Buy
  	ROG STRIX LC 240 RGB WHITE EDITION	Buy
  	ROG STRIX LC 240 RGB	Buy
  	ROG STRIX LC 120 RGB	Buy
  TUF	TUF Gaming LC 120 RGB	Buy
  	TUG Gaming LC 240 RGB	Buy

  ASUS All-in-one Liquid Cooler

• Series	Selection	Where to buy
  ROG	ROG-THOR-1200P	Buy
  	ROG-THOR-850P	Buy
  	ROG-STRIX-850G-WHITE	Buy
  ROG Strix	ROG-STRIX-1000G	Learn More
  	ROG-STRIX-850G	Buy
  	ROG-STRIX-550G	Buy
  	ROG-STRIX-750G	Buy
  	ROG-STRIX-650G	Buy
  TUF Gaming	TUF-GAMING-550B	Buy
  	TUF-GAMING-750B	Learn More
  	TUF-GAMING-650B	Buy
  	TUF-GAMING-450B	Learn More

  ASUS Power Supply Units

• Series	Selection	Where to buy
  WiFi 6 Ready	RT-AX88U	Buy
  	RT-AX89X	Buy
  	RT-AX92U	Buy
  	RT-AX3000	Buy
  	RT-AX56U	Buy
  	RT-AX58U	Buy
  	RT-AX82U	Buy
  	RT-AX86U	Buy

  ASUS WiFi 6 Solution

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  Maingear

  ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero

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  Velocity Micro

  ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero

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  Falcon Northwest

  ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero WiFi

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  Falcon Northwest

  ROG Strix X570-I Gaming

  Buy

ASUS 500 & 400 SERIES

Full AMD Ryzen 5000 Support

BIOS READY

• UPDATE STEPS
• SUPPORTEDMODEL LIST

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Update Steps

• BIOS FLASHBACK®
• EZ FLASH 3

• 1. BIOS Flashback®

     Requirements:

     • PC Power supply
     • USB flash drive
     • ASUS motherboard with BIOS Flashback®

     Download the correct UEFI BIOS

     Click below support list or visit ASUS support site at www.asus.com to download and extract the latest BIOS .CAP file.

  2. Rename the BIOS file

     Rename the file as instructed within the readme.txt of the zip file, and save it to the top-level (root) folder on the USB storage device.

  3. 

     Shutdown your system and keep power supply connected

  4. Connect the USB storage device, then press the relevant button to complete the BIOS update

     Plug the USB storage device into the motherboard’s USB BIOS Flashback® port; then press and hold the BIOS button for three seconds. When the LED begins to blink, release the button.

     

• 1. EZ FLASH 3

     System requirements:

     • EZ Flash 3 enables BIOS updates via a USB device or the internet. For full support information, please check the relevant support website for your motherboard model.

     Connect Ethernet cable

     Connect a working LAN cable to your system. An active internet connection is required.

  2. Enter EZ 3 Flash setup

     To enter the BIOS, press the Delete (Del) or F2 button during system power-up, self-test (POST) procedure. In the BIOS, press F7 to access Advanced mode. Use the arrow keys to select Tool; hit Enter and then select ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utilities.

     

  3. Flash the BIOS via the internet

     Select via Internet to update the BIOS. Next, select an active internet connection. Follow on-screen instructions to start downloading and updating the BIOS.

     

  4. Update automatically

     Wait for EZ Flash 3 to automatically update the BIOS. When it’s finished, your system will restart automatically.

Supported Model List

• 500 SERIES
• 400 SERIES

• The following ASUS 500 motherboards can be updated with the listed (or later) BIOS version for compatibility with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors

  Chipset	Model Name	BIOS version or later / Estimated release date	UEFI BIOS Update Tool
  			BIOS Flashback	EZ Flash 3
  X570	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII FORMULA	3202*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO	3202*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO (WIFI)	3202*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII HERO	3202*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VIII IMPACT	3202*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX X570-E GAMING	3402*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX X570-F GAMING	3402*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX X570-I GAMING	3402*	Yes
  	TUF GAMING X570 PRO (WIFI)	2802	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS (WIFI)	2802	Yes
  	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS	2802	Yes
  	TUF GAMING X570-PLUS/BR	2607	Yes
  	Pro WS X570-ACE	3202*	Yes
  	PRIME X570-PRO	2802	Yes
  	PRIME X570-P	2802	Yes
  	PRIME X570-PRO/CSM	2802	Yes
  	PRIME X570-P/CSM	2802	Yes
  B550	ROG STRIX B550-XE GAMING (WIFI)	1801*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B550-E GAMING	1202	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WIFI)	1801*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING	1202	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B550-A GAMING	1801*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B550-I GAMING	1202	Yes	Yes
  	ProArt B550-CREATOR	0207	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B550-PLUS (WIFI)	1202	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B550-PLUS	1202	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS	1202	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B550M-PLUS (WIFI)	1202	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B550M-ZAKU (WI-FI)	1202	Yes	Yes
  	PRIME B550-PLUS	1202	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-A (WIFI)	1203	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-A	1203	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-K	1202	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-A AC	1203	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-A (WIFI) / CSM	1203	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-A/CSM	1203	Yes
  	PRIME B550M-K/CSM	1202	Yes
  	Pro B550M-C/CSM	0214	Yes
  A520	TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS	1202	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-A	1202	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-A/CSM	1202	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-E	1202	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-E/CSM	1202	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-K	1203	Yes
  	PRIME A520M-K/CSM	1203	Yes
  	Pro A520M-C/CSM	1202	Yes

  *Beta BIOS (AGESA 1.2.0.0.)**The availability of the above ASUS motherboards will vary depending on location and stock availability.

• The following ASUS 400 motherboards can be updated with the listed (or later) BIOS version for compatibility with AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors

  Chipset	Model Name	BIOS version or later / Estimated release date	UEFI BIOS Update Tool
  			BIOS Flashback	EZ Flash 3
  X470	ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO	4201*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG CROSSHAIR VII HERO(WI-FI)	4201*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX X470-I GAMING	4201*	Yes
  	ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING	5809	Yes
  	TUF X470-PLUS GAMING	5809	Yes
  	PRIME X470-PRO	5809	Yes
  B450	ROG STRIX B450-E GAMING	4201*	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING	4201*	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II	4201*	Yes	Yes
  	ROG STRIX B450-I GAMING	4201*	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B450M-PLUS II	2801*	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B450M-PRO II	2801*	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B450M-PRO S	2801*	Yes	Yes
  	TUF GAMING B450-PLUS II	2409	Yes	Yes
  	TUF B450-PLUS GAMING	2409	Yes
  	TUF B450M-PLUS GAMING	2409	Yes
  	TUF B450-PRO GAMING	2409	Yes
  	TUF B450M-PRO GAMING	2409	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-A	2409	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-A II	2409	Yes	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-K	2409	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-K II	2409	Yes	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-GAMING/BR	2409	Yes
  	PRIME B450-PLUS	2409	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-A II/CSM	2409	Yes	Yes
  	PRIME B450M-A/CSM	2409	Yes
  	B450M-DRAGON	2409	Yes

  *Beta BIOS (AGESA 1.2.0.0.)**The availability of the above ASUS motherboards will vary depending on location and stock availability.